I had open rhinoplasty 5 months ago. The first months my nose looked fantastic, but over the last 2 months a piece of cartilage has become bigger and visible in the tip. It is only on one side and makes my nose look longer than before. Secondly, in the last 2 months, the dorsal hump (which was removed) seems to have increased again. The cartilage in the tip is a bigger problem for me. Is this likely to remain? Do I need a revision? I have thin skin, but I do still feel some stiffness in the tip.
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February 17, 2013
Answer: Tip Irregularity at 5 Months Following Rhinoplasty
Em1990-
Thanks for the question. While each individual experiences recovery slightly differently, it really does take 12 months (more or less) to see essentially final results. During this time, your body is going through various phases of healing. Even 1 mm of change in...
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